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- StimExplorerCheck with a local NAPA store, they should stock it or can order it in very fast.
I have tighten THOUSANDS of lug nuts on semi trailers, supervised 3 shops in two different states. None of the shops had/used a torque wrench!
The old joke is-
"You want them as tight as they will go and then three more turns!". - othertonkaExplorer
DUNEBUGGYDOUG wrote:
Just put the lug nuts on and tighten them good with socket and pull bar .They will not go any where
For more info on torqueing lug nuts, especially with "Hub piloted lug nuts", here is a good read about wheels coming off if not done correct.
Wheels off - bsinmichExplorer
DUNEBUGGYDOUG wrote:
Just put the lug nuts on and tighten them good with socket and pull bar .They will not go any where
You know more than the factory engineers?? There is a reason the torque is 450-500#. - DUNEBUGGYDOUGExplorerJust put the lug nuts on and tighten them good with socket and pull bar .They will not go any where
- powderman426ExplorerI have trouble understanding why anyone would mess around with a long bar when torque multipliers are available. Not sure but harbor freight used to carry them. A ten to one multiplier only requires 45# which its quite doable with a half inch torque wrench.
- othertonkaExplorer
drakethib wrote:
Would anyone know what size lugnut fits a 2006 Fleetwood Bounder Wh Chasis?, Tire size 22.5?
Had new tires put on and one is missing, calling to call the tire shop but just in case I need to buy one.
Thanks!
Take it back and make them replace it and have them use a torque wrench and torque them to 450 ft lbs. You probably do not own a torque wrench that goes that high. the right wrench will be about 4 foot long. Also the proper lug nut will be a "Hub piloted" nut with a washer attached to the nut. Put 2 drops of motor oil on the nut between the nut and the washer before installing the nut. Don't take a chance without the proper torque. To do it by yourself you would need a cheater bar about 4 feet long and put at least 110 pounds of force on the end to get 440 ft lbs of torque. This is just my suggestion - pugslyyyExploreralways good to carry a torque wrench and check for proper torque. Can't tell you how many times I've found lugs over/under torqued. Also, you probably are supposed to retorque them after XX miles (my truck is that way)
Oh, and lug nuts are tiny - I always carry a few extra.
Good luck. - drakethibExplorer
WILDEBILL308 wrote:
Why would you have to by one? Tell them to replace it. I would have them retoeque the bolts because you don't know if they just missed puting that one back on or didn't tighten them righ to start with.
The nuts are 1-5/16-inch (33-mm)and the torque is 450-500ftlbs.
Bill
Well I plan on telling them to replace it, but if they tell me to bring it back, it is more trouble then its worth.
Thanks for the info ! - WILDEBILL308Explorer IIWhy would you have to by one? Tell them to replace it. I would have them retoeque the bolts because you don't know if they just missed puting that one back on or didn't tighten them righ to start with.
The nuts are 1-5/16-inch (33-mm)and the torque is 450-500ftlbs.
Bill
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